AAHA Connexity 2018 reimagines traditional conference learningMay 14, 2018In an effort to change conference learning, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has combined learning facilitator and emcee into one role for its Connexity conference in Denver, Sept. 13-16, and has named Heather Loenser, DVM, as content weaver. "The content weaver opens and closes each general session asking provocative questions and framing the context of the conference's learning opportunities," according to business improvement consulting firm Velvet Chainsaw Consulting. "As research has shown, learning doesn't happen in bulk and the content weaver challenges attendees to carve out intentional time to engage with peers and reflect on the important content and topics." "I hope to be the catalyst for many 'AA-HA!' moments," said Dr. Loenser. "My job as Connexity's content weaver is to be a sense-maker. I'll help guests answer the crucial questions we often ask after attending a conference—'So what?' and 'Now what?'—by connecting them to colleagues and innovative actions they can immediately implement in their hospitals." Throughout the conference, Loenser will observe educational sessions, work closely with keynote speakers and learning facilitators, and initiate conversations to help attendees make the most of what they've learned. At the end of each day, she'll "weave together" key concepts …
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